36 Jacket in Lana Grossa Cool Wool - DE - Downloadable PDF

Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big Men's Raglan Jacket – Model 36 (Merino Edition)

This downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa provides instructions for a classic men's raglan jacket, designated as Modell 36 from the Merino Edition collection. The pattern is written in German and covers three adult sizes, making it a versatile choice for knitters looking to craft a sophisticated, well-fitted menswear piece. The raglan construction is a timeless technique that distributes sleeve shaping evenly across the yoke, creating a smooth, comfortable shoulder line without traditional set-in seams.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a men's raglan-style jacket worked in a neutral Anthrazit (color 618) colorway. The jacket features a structured ribbed cuff and body hem, transitioning into a smooth stockinette fabric for the main body and sleeves. The raglan shaping is achieved through systematic increases along defined lines, giving the jacket its characteristic diagonal shoulder seams that run from the underarm to the neckline. This style of jacket is popular for its relaxed yet tailored appearance and is well-suited to everyday casual or smart-casual wear.

Sizes Available

• Size 48/50
• Size 52/54
• Size 56/58

Instructions for sizes 52/54 and 56/58 are given in parentheses throughout the pattern, separated by dashes. Where only a single figure appears, it applies to all three sizes.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool Big – 100% pure new wool (Schurwolle), approximately 120 m per 50 g skein
• Color: Anthrazit, shade 618
• Yarn quantity: Approximately 600 g (size 48/50), 700 g (size 52/54), or 750 g (size 56/58)
• Needles: Lana Grossa knitting needles in sizes 3.5 mm and 4 mm, plus an 80–100 cm circular needle (for picking up stitches around the neckline or button band)

Cool Wool Big is a premium merino-based yarn known for its softness, stitch definition, and excellent drape — qualities that make it particularly well-suited to structured garments like jackets and cardigans. Its smooth surface allows ribbing and stockinette stitches to show crisp, clean detail.

Techniques Used

• Raglan construction: Sleeves and body are shaped with paired increases along raglan lines, joining all pieces toward the neckline for a seamless-looking yoke
• Sleeve shaping (Ärmelschräge): Increases are worked on both sides beginning in the third row, then repeated every 8th row to gradually widen the sleeve from cuff to underarm
• Needle size transition: Ribbing is worked on the smaller 3.5 mm needles, then stitches are increased and the work transitions to 4 mm needles for the main fabric — a standard technique to ensure the cuff is firmer and the body has a more relaxed, even gauge
• Stitch increases during ribbing: Evenly distributed increases are worked in the last wrong-side row of the cuff ribbing before switching needle sizes, ensuring a smooth transition in stitch count
• Circular needle usage: A long circular needle is used for finishing sections such as the neckband or front bands

Stitches Used

• Glatt rechts (stockinette stitch): The primary stitch pattern for the body and sleeves — knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side — producing a smooth, flat fabric ideal for showcasing the yarn's natural sheen and color
• Rippenmuster (rib stitch):